The city animal shelter, located at 4950 Triana Blvd., recently extended Tuesday operating hours until 7 p.m. to make it easier for working families to visit with and adopt dogs and cats.

Officials have also slashed adoption fees on larger pets that have been at the shelter for a while. For "Take Home Tuesdays," select adult dogs and cats are available for $50 and $35, respectively. That includes rabies vaccination, microchip and voucher covering the cost of spay-neuter surgery.

"Huntsville Animal Services is asking residents to visit the shelter and help save a life by adopting a large breed dog or an adult cat," the city said in a news release.

Tuesday adoption hours are now 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shelter is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (256) 883-3782 or (256) 883-3783.